Quick answer: Koutsounari Long Beach runs for about 5 km of coarse grey sand, roughly 6 km east of Ierapetra. It is wide and quiet, partly organised near the hotels, with sheltered coves at either end.
- Region
- East of Ierapetra, Lasithi
- Distance
- About 6 km from Ierapetra
- Beach
- About 5 km of coarse grey sand
- Facilities
- Partly organised; campsite
The long beach
There is room for everyone, even in August. Tamarisks give some shade, and sections near hotels have umbrellas. In autumn, sea daffodils flower on the sand.
The coves
Psaropoula, at the eastern end, is a calm bay with soft sand and a rocky bottom. Villa Despoti cove is organised and has rocks to jump from.
Nearby
The Roman fish tanks at Vothoni are about 1.7 km away, and the monastery of Panagia Paplinou about 2.4 km inland. Ferma is 3.5 km east. Buses link the coast with Ierapetra.
Questions before you go
How long is Koutsounari Long Beach?
About 5 km.
Is Koutsounari crowded?
Rarely; it is long and wide.
Is there camping at Koutsounari?
Yes, there is a campsite by the beach.
